Smile of Mann Comedy Festival - Launch Weekend

SHOW DESCRIPTION 

As a launch weekend for next year's Smile of Mann Comedy Festival 2026, Smile of Mann have invited some of our favourite comics to perform at The Gaiety in a Live At The Apollo-style evening.

Headlined by Reginald D Hunter, an American-born UK national treasure, known for his no-punches-pulled observations and forthright opinion, this event will be absolutely bursting with laughs, including the comedy stylings of Freddie Quinne, an award-winning Preston powerhouse and stone-cold Isle of Man legend; Jojo Sutherland, whose acclaimed show Riches to Rags won best show at the Scottish Comedy awards; and Nick Page, a fan favourite from Britain's Got Talent, who has won English Comedian of the Year and been awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British Army for his numerous gigs in warzones.

The whole evening is wonderfully strung together by one of the UK's most sought-after MC's, Phil Chapman, a prolific comedy writer who has been invited to write for BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack.

Be forewarned; this evening will include colourful language and risque adult humour.

USEFUL INFORMATION 

Age guidance 

• Suitable for ages 16+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Seating 

• Theatre style - All seats are allocated/reserved so please ensure you check your section/ row and seat numbers before taking your seats.

Wheelchair/accessible bookings

• Unfortunately, we aren't able to accept wheelchair/accessible bookings online. To make a booking, please contact our Box Office during opening hours. Tel: (01624) 600555. 

Bars

• Please note, for this performance run our bars will be open for pre-show and interval service, offering a selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. For your convenience, plastic, reusable drinkware will be available should you wish to take your drink to your seat and enjoy at your leisure. Bars will remain closed during the show.

Ticket fee

• All ticket prices for live performances only are subject to a 5% booking fee, which will be applied at the point of sale to all purchases, whether made online or in person at our Box Office.